I’m a lipstick gal for sure, but there was a time I would run screaming from it, especially a bold color like red. I was worried about getting it on my teeth, on my clothes and everywhere in between. I didn’t think red would look good on me or that I could pull it off. Then one day I realized that was just my insecure mind feeding me a bunch of poo poo and decided to go for it. I learned a few tricks on the best ways to apply red lips so that it wouldn’t smudge and actually stay on all day. Lipstick quickly became my thing. I started wearing color all the time and now I feel naked without it. Red, Orange, Pink = Yes, Yes, Yes!

Grasie Mercedes is an Actress, Host & Style Blogger from NYC, currently residing in Los Angeles. She loves dogs, pizza and rosy cheeks. Read her mind on Twitter: @grasiemercedes Learn more on her blog: http://grasiemercedes.com/ Watch her videos on YouTube: GrasieTV

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